> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thechocolatelife.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # TheChocolateLifeLIVE: Building a Craft Chocolate Factory – Pro Tips - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatelifelive-building-a-craft-chocolate-factory-pro-tips/ - Published: 2023-05-04T14:33:51.000Z - Updated: 2023-06-10T22:25:02.000Z - Description: Episode 107 of #TheChocolateLifeLIVE streams from 09:00 MST/12:00 EDT on Fri, May 5th from the new HQ of TheChocolateLife: Prescott, AZ. - Author: TheChocolateWire - Tags: Live Stream, The Wire, Collab, #Collab Click to watch without leaving this page. [My LinkedIn profile](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/claygordon%5Fcraftchocolate-craftchocolatefactory-tips-activity-7059896950812205056-2jNP?utm%5Fsource=share&utm%5Fmedium=member%5Fdesktop) [TheChocolateLife page](https://www.facebook.com/TheChocolateLife/) on Facebook (live event) [TheChocolateWire Channel on YouTube](https://youtube.com/@TheChocolateLife?ref=thechocolatelife.com) πŸ—’οΈ **VIDEO SUMMARY:** Orinoco Chocolate Company co-founders, Christian Tyler and *Jessica* Ellis discuss the process and decisions that went into building their craft chocolate factory in Prescott, Arizona. They advise viewers to plan for growth and consider electrical needs and a functioning HVAC system. They also emphasize the importance of budgeting for independent inspectors and appraisals before buying or building a factory. Jessica and Christian also discuss the necessity of food safety audits and the advantages of being conscious of allergens. Additionally, they stress the significance of developing strong relationships with suppliers and equipment engineers to solve problems and save costs. They encourage chocolate makers to research alternative options and utilize industry resources. Finally, the speakers emphasize the importance of diversifying products and developing relationships with customers to inform product development and marketing strategies. --- Before a single bean can be roasted. Before a single bean can be cracked, winnowed, and then refined. Even before a bag can be opened and a single bean can be sorted and cleaned, there are a-thousand-and-one decisions that go into how a craft chocolate production facility – irrespective of whether you call it a workshop or a factory – is organized and outfitted. From the floors to the walls and ceilings, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, access, storage – and more – seemingly simple decisions can have profound consequences on overall production efficiency and your ability to meet local building codes, health and safety inspections, and your ability to achieve GMP and other certifications. In this episode, I will be joined by the co-founders of Cacao Consulting, Jessica Ellis and Christian Tyler, in a frank discussion of their experiences and insights on the process gained from helping their clients, as well as from their recent (and ongoing) experiences building out their own production capabilities. If you can join us live, we will, of course, be taking your questions in the comments. (We won’t be in a position to troubleshoot *specific* production or equipment issues.) [Chocolate Formulation - Keto, Vegan, Bean to Bar | Cacao Consulting | ArizonaCacao Consulting is a chocolate R&D and formulation firm specializing in the creation of clean label, advanced ingredient chocolate recipes, especially bean-to-bar, keto or low-to-no-sugar, and vegan. We support you from production consulting to manufacturing and packing.![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e00572_e0c031c8097d49f4b2cd3d8e229779c5~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_32%2Ch_32%2Clg_1%2Cusm_0.66_1.00_0.01/e00572_e0c031c8097d49f4b2cd3d8e229779c5~mv2.png)Cacao Consulting![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e00572_32a1be4dfe3841cf913f4412d43f742f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_500,h_500,al_c/e00572_32a1be4dfe3841cf913f4412d43f742f~mv2.png)](https://www.cacaoconsulting.net/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [TheChocolateLife :: LIVE – Co-Packing 101Friday, February 4th, 12:00 EST![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/12/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeTheChocolateWire![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2022/02/LIVE---CoPackingFeatured1920x1080-1.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatelife-live-co-packing-101/) Christian was my guest in early 2022 in this live stream about selecting a co-manufacturing/packing partner. [Bean To Bar Craft Chocolate | Orinoco Chocolate Co. | Prescott, ArizonaBean to bar craft chocolate shipped worldwide. Handmade in small batches with no refined sugar. Allergen friendly, vegan and keto facility.![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e00572_310716d6275d438589d5ec5cbe678d0d~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_32%2Ch_32%2Clg_1%2Cusm_0.66_1.00_0.01/e00572_310716d6275d438589d5ec5cbe678d0d~mv2.png)Orinoco Chocolate Co![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e00572_85f430e81beb401a8104ec98b77404d7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_2500,h_1330,al_c/e00572_85f430e81beb401a8104ec98b77404d7~mv2.png)](https://www.orinocochocolates.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) --- ### **Acronyms Referenced** [BRCGS Food Safety Global Standard | BRCGSThe BRCGS Food Safety Global Standard is the most widely accepted food safety standard in the world.![](https://www.brcgs.com/favicon.ico)Home![](https://www.brcgs.com/media/2174222/sweden-regulator.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=90&width=768&height=432&upscale=false&rnd=133250011160000000)](https://www.brcgs.com/our-standards/food-safety/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) BRCGS [The Federation of Cocoa Commerce London.![](https://www.cocoafederation.com/favicon.ico)GC Consultancy![](https://www.cocoafederation.com/assets/img/ajax-loader.gif)](https://www.cocoafederation.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) FCC – The Federation of Cocoa Commerce. [Good manufacturing practice - Wikipedia![](https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png)Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.Contributors to Wikimedia projects![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6d/Food_Safety_1.svg/1200px-Food_Safety_1.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good%5Fmanufacturing%5Fpractice?ref=thechocolatelife.com) GMP [HACCP Principles & Application GuidelinesBasic principles and application guidelines for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).![](https://www.fda.gov/themes/custom/preview/favicon.ico)FDACenter for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition![](https://www.fda.gov/themes/custom/preview/img/FDA-Social-Graphic.png)](https://www.fda.gov/food/hazard-analysis-critical-control-point-haccp/haccp-principles-application-guidelines?ref=thechocolatelife.com) HACCP – Hazard Analysis (of) Critical Control Points [IFT - IFT.org![](https://www.ift.org/-/media/ift/logos/favicon.ico)IFT Logo![](https://www.ift.org/-/media/ift/logos/ift_logostgsvg.svg)](https://www.ift.org/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) IFT - Institute of Food Technologists [A Higher Bar for Artisan Chocolate - IFT.orgSingle-origin cacao beans, innovative inclusions, and more sophisticated connoisseurship characterize today’s craft chocolate market.![](https://www.ift.org/-/media/ift/logos/favicon.ico)IFT Logo\[email protected\]![](https://www.ift.org/-/media/ift/logos/iftlogosmall.svg?h=24&w=33&la=en&hash=C614422C6A25FA9E5B670D2DD4C31064)](https://www.ift.org/news-and-publications/digital-exclusives/a-higher-bar-for-artisan-chocolate?ref=thechocolatelife.com) A recent article on the IFT website I contributed to. --- ### **Hashtags** #craftchocolate #craftchocolatefactory #tips #protips #chocolate #cacao #cocoa #cacau #TheChocolateLife #LaVidaCocoa --- [Support TheChocolateLife via a one-time donation to our new Hot Chocolate Fund!](https://buy.stripe.com/5kA6qP6VX7pNc4EaEK?ref=thechocolatelife.com) πŸ’‘ ***Have thoughts to share or questions to ask?*** Leave them in the comments. 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